KENYA: Maritime security increasingly depends on strong partnerships, sustained naval engagement and the ability of nations to coordinate responses to threats affecting shared sea lanes and maritime interests. For Kenya and India, longstanding defence relations provide a foundation for strengthening cooperation and contributing to security and stability across the Indian Ocean region.

SOUTH AFRICA: The Armscor Dockyard, working in close collaboration with the South African Navy, has successfully completed urgent maintenance on the SAS Amatola, returning the frigate to operational readiness.

SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative, prompting members of the maritime community to rally to provide a better understanding of the offshore environment.

LIBERIA: Liberia will showcase its 2026 Offshore Direct Negotiation Licensing Round at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 this month when the investment-focused campaign will present 29 offshore blocks, over 80,000 km² of seismic data, and a growing pipeline of corporate interest to international investors

SOUTH AFRICA: Although official search and recovery operations have been called off by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), the owners of the Umkhuseli, African Marine Solutions (AMSOL), have chartered a private aircraft to assist with ongoing efforts to recover the missing crew members.

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has issued a statement in relation to the fatal incident onboard the Umkhuseli, confirming that a preliminary enquiry is underway.

NIGERIA: DP World and Nigeria-based Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group have joined forces to strengthen logistics capabilities in Nigeria, leveraging their combined expertise to support trade and unlock future growth across West Africa.

SOUTH AFRICA: In a press briefing following the latest Cabinet meeting, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni revealed that the potential feasibility of securing a minority equity partner for the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) would be investigated.